Graduate Student Training Programs Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Graduate Student Training Programs Application Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 1 Feedback Form and Instruction	New
1-8-08 memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-08
OMB07_A01_AuthorityLetters.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-25
OMB07_A05_PrivacyStatement.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
OMB07_A06_HumanSubjects.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
OMB07_A04_AppRefCorrespondences.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
OMB07_A03_AppDirectionsFAQsHelp.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
OMB07_A03_AppDirectionsFAQsHelp.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
OMB07_A04_AppRefCorrespondences.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
GPP SSA.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-10-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
7423	Graduate Student Training Programs Application Form and Instruction	Modified
182688	Feedback Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0501	ICR Reference No: 200711-0925-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200409-0925-004
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Graduate Student Training Programs Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/10/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2007
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved consistent with NIH agreement to include questions on the application to better estimate the time it takes applicants to complete this application. As per email of 1-8-08, NIH proposes to include questions like "How long did it take you to read and comprehend the application directions? How long did it take you to read and comprehend the frequently asked questions? How long did it take you to complete and submit the GPP Application?" When this ICR is next renewed, NIH agrees to analyze these responses and, if necessary, revise the burden estimates associated with this ICR. In addition, NIH proposes to use an online form to collect the feedback data from applicants invited for interviews. NIH shall ensure that the OMB control number, expiration date, and standard PRA blurb is included on that online survey.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2008
Responses	3,200	0	3,030
Time Burden (Hours)	1,100	0	1,060
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To identify and place graduate students interested in performing their dissertation research in the NIH Intramural Research Program laboratories, the Graduate Partnership Program has developed the Graduate Student Training Programs Application. The information required by university applications, and the Graduate Student Training Program application, include the following general areas: address, ethnicity (optional), gender (optional), disabilities (optional), standardized examination scores, academic transcripts, references, research experience, and research goals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 288 Name of Law: Biomedical and behavioral research and research training; programs and institutions
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 34692	06/25/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 57589	10/10/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Graduate Student Training Programs Application	1	Survey
Feedback	1	Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,200	3,030	0	170	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,100	1,060	0	40	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) has evaluated the last several years of information collection and proposed a series of modifications that will simplify the application process for the students and references.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/14/2007

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